Eastern Wyoming College is an American Welding Society (AWS) accredited test center and our instructors are AWS certified inspectors and welders.

American Welding Society Accreditation

The American Welding Society (AWS) is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and advance the technology and application of welding. AWS offers certification programs to assist the industry in identifying welders and providing professional opportunities for these men and women to demonstrate their qualifications and contributions to the industry. AWS supports over 60,000 members and creates several publications ranging from the Welding Journal to technical publications like charts and books. Additionally, AWS hosts several educational programs through conferences and seminars to qualified U.S. Welding programs and supports education through scholarships to students. To learn more about AWS, visit www.aws.org

Welding Tool List

First Year

Second Year

Tool Box (Should not exceed 9” x 14”x 22”)

Half Round Bastard File

Leather, Hard Sole Industrial Work Boots

File Handle

Slip Joint Pliers

16 oz. Ballpeen Hammer

Diagonal Pliers

Flashlight

Combination Square

Wedges

10” Adjustable Wrench

Cold Chisel

Locking Pliers

Hand Wire Brush

Screwdriver

Knee Pads

*Angle Protractor

TIG Gloves

Tape Measure

Center Punch

12” Mill File

4 ½” Grinder

File Handle

Chipping Hammer

Lock and Key

1 Root Bead Brush for Grinder

*Safety Glasses (with side shields)

4-1/2 x 1/8 Grinding Wheels

*Cutting-Welding Goggles

*Welding Gloves

*Tip Cleaner

*Striker

Welder’s Cap

*Cap-Sleeve-Bib (Leather)

*Soapstone

* 6” Steel Rule

Welding Helmet (Cannot be auto-darkening)

5 Clear Plastic Cover Plates

* The above tools are sold at the EWC Bookstore, along with books and other supplies.